Angel Reese’s visit to Australia comes at a pivotal moment for women’s basketball.

With just weeks until the WNBA season opener, ongoing CBA negotiations have created real uncertainty around the 2025 season. In this episode of The 6th Woman Basketball Podcast, we break down what’s happening, what the players are demanding, and what could happen next.

Beza shares her excitement about the opportunity to interview Angel Reese during the Reebok AR1 “Rose Dust” launch in Sydney on her visit to Australia. And her insights from meeting her and the broader impact of her visit on the global growth of the game.

We also cover:

• The WNBA CBA standoff — 30% gross revenue vs 70% net revenue and why that distinction matters
• What happens if no agreement is reached before May 8
• World Cup Qualifiers and Australia’s roster decisions
• The growing movement of Australian players to China’s WCBA
• WNBL Finals predictions
• NCAA and EuroLeague updates
• The upcoming release of “Sidelined – The Fight for Equality in Women’s Basketball” on our channel

Women’s basketball is evolving rapidly — structurally, commercially, and globally. This episode examines where the leverage sits and what the next phase of the sport could look like.

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Key topics covered

• Beza’s interview with Angel Reese in Sydney for Reebok AR1 "Rose Dust" shoe launch at Foot Locker
• WNBA CBA crisis with only 80 days until season opener and major timeline challenges ahead. For players the salary negotiation dilemma of accepting current offer or holding their ground. Revenue sharing philosophical divide: Players want 30% gross revenue vs. owners offering 70% net revenue after costs
• World Cup Qualifiers in March: Australia's roster omits Annaly Maley despite her versatility and strong WNBL season
• Australian players moving to the Women’s Chinese Basketball League for the first time
• WNBL Finals predictions: Both hosts pick Perth vs. Townsville championship series (Tony picks Perth, Bez picks Townsville)
• Release of “Sidelined – The Fight for Equality in Women’s Basketball” documentary series on 6th Woman’s YouTube channel
• Summer Jam Tournament: Melbourne hosts Jordan Brand's third-largest outdoor basketball tournament globally

Chapters

0:00 Episode introduction and overview

0:00 Beza interview with Angel Reese during her Australian tour

7:30 Reebok AR1 shoes

11:01 Angel Reese's presence and impact on and off the court

14:19 Representation matters - why Angel's visit to Australia matters

18:11 WNBA CBA Negotiations deep dive into CBA negotiations and standoff between players and league owners

23:33 Timeline challenges - breaking down the tight schedule and logistical hurdles facing the 2025 WNBA season

27:14 Exploring the difficult decisions players face in the ongoing negotiations

31:41 World Cup Qualifiers March qualifiers preview and team announcements, including Australia's roster selections

33:17 WNBL Finals predictions

34:35 Women’s Chinese Basketball League - Australian players making the move to China and the impact on the WNBL

36:54 NCAA and Euro League Updates

37:48 Release of “Sidelined – The Fight for Equality in Women’s Basketball” documentary series on YouTube channel

38:49 Summer Jam Tournament Upcoming Melbourne basketball event featuring Jordan Brand's third-largest outdoor tournament

40:25 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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Welcome back to the 6th Women Basketball Podcast for 2026.

In this episode Beza and Tony speak in studio with WNBA veteran Lindsay Allen about her career, the importance of the WNBA CBA, playing internationally and in the WNBA, her greatest teammates and how the global shifts in women's basketball are providing choices for players that didn't exist when she came out of Notre Dame almost a decade ago.

Lindsay Allen is a case study of the modern multi-league career coming out of College into WNBA in 2017, working your way up thru the league and playing internationally in so-called "offseason". A Notre Dame NCAA star leading them to two NCAA Championship games and four Final Four appearances, a WNBA veteran heading into her 10th year across 6 teams, she has also played consistently internationally in EuroLeague, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Australia, just finished in China, and is on her way back to Turkey.

The hosts dive into topics like Angel Reese's brand management, the challenges and perks of playing overseas, and the changing landscape of women's basketball. Allen shares her experiences in different countries, the evolution of her physical conditioning, and her thoughts on the growing prominence of women's basketball globally. The episode also delves into personal anecdotes, her association with renowned athletes, and her aspirations for the future.

She won the 2021-22 WNBL Championship with the Melbourne Boomers where C-Host Tony was part of the ownership group and Executive Chair - so their relationship has plenty of happy memories.

If you care about women’s basketball, athlete rights, the WNBA pipeline or the future of NCAA sports — this is essential viewing.

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Key topics covered

• The WNBA CBA deadline and what uncertainty means for players right now
• Why it’s bigger than money: support staff, facilities, medical care, pensions, parental support
  
• How new USA stateside leagues and NIL are changing the “overseas necessity”
• Will fewer Americans playing overseas impact FIBA and global competition?
• The realities of international hoops: culture shock, styles of play, and support systems
• Longevity as a pro: how Lindsay learned to manage her body and stay consistent
• WNBL pride: what made the Melbourne Boomers championship so special
• Fun rapid-fire: one-word country reviews, best food, wildest travel moment
• The stars: Asia Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Sylvia Fowles, Jewell Loyd, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark
  
  

Chapters

00:00 Welcome + why women’s basketball is exploding right now
01:10 WNBA CBA talks stall: what happens next?
01:45 League landscape updates: Unrivaled, Athletes Unlimited, Project B, WNBL finals, NCAA surge
03:38 Introducing Lindsay Allen (Boomers champ, WNBA vet, overseas journey)
04:55 What Lindsay follows while playing overseas
06:10 NIL + stateside opportunities: why overseas is shifting from necessity to choice
07:02 What happens globally if fewer Americans go overseas?
09:15 Uncertainty as a free agent: planning a year ahead when everything’s moving
10:00 What being a “vet” really means
11:00 What players want beyond money: support systems + life-after-basketball
13:10 Parenthood, planning, and support structures in pro sport
16:35 Going back: was overseas a goal or a necessity?
17:20 The power of “choice” for women athletes
18:35 How Lindsay chooses teams and countries
19:35 Player network intel: “Do they pay on time?” and what matters
20:20 Tiffany Mitchell + training standards
21:20 Melbourne Boomers championship memories
22:15 One-word country game + best food
24:10 Wildest travel moment overseas
25:05 If everything was equal, where would you play?
26:27 Pros and cons of going international
30:50 Longevity: what changed for Lindsay’s body and performance
32:37 Best players she’s played with / against
33:45 One-word player game (Asia, Collier, Jewell, Angel, Caitlin)

38:59 Fashion and Personal Stories

40:43 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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Women’s basketball is officially entering a new era. In this episode of The 6th Woman Basketball Podcast, Beza and Tony break down the biggest global shift the sport has seen since the creation of the WNBA in 1997.

Project B has arrived with seven figure salaries, equity for players, a Formula One style global tournament model and some of the biggest names in the game rumoured to be involved. At the same time, the WNBA is deep in its CBA negotiations and players around the world are weighing up their futures.

We look at what is confirmed, what is speculation and what this all means for the WNBA, international leagues like the Australian WNBL and the future of women’s basketball globally.

Plus, we highlight the rise of Chinese superstar Han Xu playing in Australia, the latest WNBL storylines and a few cringe moments that show why the media still needs to catch up.

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What We Cover

• The global shake-up caused by Project B and how it rivals the WNBA
  
  
• Why players like Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese are the biggest unknowns
  
  
• How the WNBA CBA negotiations and possible lockouts could impact the 2026 WNBA season
  
  
• The rise of Unrivaled, Athletes Unlimited and the shrinking need for WNBA players to go overseas and play in offseason
  
  
• Why the Australian WNBL must pivot to a winter league window to stay relevant globally
  
  
• The Winners and losers of the new landscape in women’s basketball
  
  
• Local highlights in the Australian WNBL including the arrival of Han Xu and the Tasmanian Jewels brand launch

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:41 Global Reach of Women's Basketball
01:49 What is Project B?
03:24 Impact on WNBA CBA Negotiations
06:04 Historical Context: From 2019 to Present
08:26 Project B Details and Player Announcements
10:37 Notable Players and Potential Signings
13:43 WNBA CBA Negotiations
15:48 Impact on International Leagues
17:48 Future of the Australian WNBL
21:03 Strategic Move of Australian WNBL to a Winter Season
26:16 Why Lifestyle and Career are Major Considerations for Players
26:54 Winners and Losers Analysis
33:08 WNBL Highlights and Han Xu
35:06 Closing Thoughts

In this episode, hosts Beza and Tony unpack the future of women’s basketball as Project B emerges with unprecedented money, global ambition and player empowerment. With CBA negotiations in the WNBA reaching a critical moment, players may be forced to choose between stability, lifestyle and history.

We explore what Project B could mean for the WNBA, Australian WNBL, European leagues, China, and for fans worldwide. Big money, big names and big reshuffles are coming, and this episode explains it all in clear, engaging terms.

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